Nikon
COOLPIX P950
83x super-telephoto bridge camera with a 24-2000mm equivalent lens, 16MP CMOS sensor, RAW, and 4K UHD video.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jan 2020
Sony
RX10 V
Fifth-gen 1-inch bridge with ZEISS 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, BIONZ XR + AI AF, 30fps blackout-free bursts, 4K 120p video, and NP-FZ100 battery — successor to RX10 IV.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
RX10 V is 6.6 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX P950
Wins
RX10 V
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX10 V has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
- ACOOLPIX P950 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BRX10 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BRX10 V has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BRX10 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs 290 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareCOOLPIX P950
140 × 110 × 150 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
RX10 V
136 × 95 × 151 mm
1111 g (2.45 lb / 39.19 oz)
COOLPIX P950 is 2mm thinner than RX10 V but it is also 4mm wider and 15mm taller.
COOLPIX P950 is 106 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 150mm COOLPIX P950 · 151mm RX10 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 110 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 95 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX P950
140 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
RX10 V
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P950
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 140.2, 109.6, 149.8
Card types
Adds SD / SDHC / SDXC
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P950 supports it
Weight
1005 g vs 1111 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 290 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
COOLPIX P950
Pros
- ✓83x 24-2000mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓RAW still support
- ✓OLED EVF
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Bulky bridge body
- –Contrast-detect AF only
RX10 V
Pros
- ✓24–600mm f/2.4–4 ZEISS 25x zoom
- ✓20.1MP stacked Exmor RS + BIONZ XR / AI AF
- ✓30fps blackout-free with AF/AE tracking
- ✓4K 60p / 4K 120p + S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓NP-FZ100 (~630 shots) + USB-C PD
Cons
- –1-inch sensor vs interchangeable systems
- –Large bridge body (~1111 g)
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –Premium $2,299 MSRP
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, COOLPIX P950 or RX10 V?
RX10 V scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for COOLPIX P950 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX P950 and RX10 V?
COOLPIX P950 is 16 MP and RX10 V is 20.1 MP, so the RX10 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the COOLPIX P950 and RX10 V?
COOLPIX P950 uses Lens-shift VR; lens-shift + electronic VR for movies (electronic), while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX P950 or the RX10 V?
COOLPIX P950 reaches 120 fps electronic. RX10 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX P950 and RX10 V?
COOLPIX P950 weighs 1005 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the COOLPIX P950 is 106 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX P950 and RX10 V record 4K video?
COOLPIX P950: 4K up to 30p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX P950 and RX10 V weather sealed?
COOLPIX P950: No. RX10 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX P950 and 630 shots for the RX10 V, giving the RX10 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX P950 launched at $799 and RX10 V at $2,299. The COOLPIX P950 is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.